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Add New Entries From the Admin Screen
Prior to this release, if you wanted to add an entry for someone else, you would have to log out, and create a new account (or impersonate them). This problem […]
New Judging Gallery Layout with Side by Side Judging and Scoring
We’ve overhauled our judging layout to match the lessons learned from our public gallery module released earlier this year. Reviewers can now see a visual preview of the entry and […]
New Discount Rule When Someone Checks Out Multiple Times
We always had a rule to allow a discount when someone is submitting multiple entries to your competition. One of the challenges we faced was what if someone pays now, […]
Interactive Previews of PDFs, Powerpoints and Word Docs
OpenWater has always supported thumbnail previews of images, PDFs and videos. With our latest update we now have a fully interactive preview system for PDFs, Powerpoints, and Word Documents. As […]
3 Lesser Known Benefits of Running an Awards Program
Awards programs. We know why they’re important to entrants and winners. An award legitimizes their work by providing recognition from industry experts. And such recognition can help them further their […]
A Guide to Moving Your Awards Online [Infographic]
Managing an awards program can be as varied as the awards program itself. There are countless reasons why programs choose to run their awards the way they do. It could […]
Coupon Restrictions and Limits
Ever since we added coupon support to the software last year, you all have been asking us to improve it to meet the same features you are used to from […]
9 Tips to Improve Your Awards Program’s Social Media Strategy
Social media isn’t just for posting what you ate for lunch or the latest family vacation photos. In fact, nowadays you’re as likely to see a post of where your […]
How to Get an Awards Website You’ll Actually Want to Show Off
Creating an awards website is the first step an organization must take to prepare for the launch of its awards program. Even before you announce your call for entry or […]
Dear OpenWater: What is the Biggest Mistake Awards Programs Make?
Regardless of how big, small, or successful, no awards program is perfect. At one time or another, it’s inevitable that somewhere a small misstep will occur. While that’s no reason […]